• Margaret Thatcher Death: Wimbledon reaction

  By adam_leone at 16:42 on 08/04/13

  

  The news of the death of Margaret Thatcher sparks debate. Did the former PM do a good job or not? Did she change Britain for the better?  I asked to find out.  @SWofWimbledon: "All the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who where killed or injured during her time in charge. Support #SSAFA Royal Homes." @Hippy_Chef remembers: "She came to Wimbledon about 20 years ago." @DickieSays: "Growing up in the...

• Raynes Park designer enters RHS Chelsea Flower Show

  By adam_leone at 14:18 on 27/03/13

  

  Patrick Collins, a garden designer based in Raynes Park is showcasing a garden at RHS Chelsea to raise awareness of First Touch.   This year is RHS Chelsea's 100th Birthday.   Patrick has exhibited large 'show' gardens at Chelsea before, and have won 3 gold medals. He wants to raise awareness of the life saving work taking place at St George's neonatal unit, which is supported by First Touch.  He said: "My...

• KONP Wimbledon meeting 26th March

  By adam_leone at 16:01 on 14/03/13

  

  KONP Meeting: Wimbledon meeting The protest group Keep Our NHS Public is holding a public meeting to highlight the problems facing Kingston, St Helier, Springfield and St George's hospitals. The South West London branch will get together at the Irish Centre in Wimbledon on Tuesday the 26th of March at 7.45pm. Plans outlined in the NHS-led Better Services, Better Value review threaten to close hospital services. Last week, Wimbledon...

• Post Office in Raynes Park under threat?

  By adam_leone at 17:23 on 12/03/13

  

  Royal Mail have said they want to keep a Post Office in the Raynes Park area, amid fears the branch on Amity Grove could close.  West Barnes, Lib Dem Councillor, Iain Dysart wrote to company with the people's fears.  He's said: ""I'm pleased to say that Royal Mail's response to me stated that they are committed to having a Post Office branch 'in the area'. They say that Crown Post Offices are losing money, and...

• Councillor Krystal Miller takes Mayor's seat

  By adam_leone at 12:17 on 13/02/13

  

  Conservative Councillor, Krystal Miller has been nominated to become Merton's Mayor for next year. Councillor John Sargeant from Merton Park Ward Independent Residents will serve as Deputy Mayor. Councillor Krystal Miller said:"I am very excited about the prospect of becoming Mayor and greatly honoured to have been chosen by my colleagues." "I will place a strong emphasis on volunteering as the Borough's First...

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